28 fatalities after a tropical storm in the Philippines

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The number of dead and missing in the Philippines from tropical storm “Megi” is rising. As of Tuesday, authorities confirmed 28 fatalities. Most died in Baybay City in Leyte province, nearly 600 kilometers southeast of Manila’s capital, city spokeswoman Marissa Miguel Cano confirmed. Masses of earth had previously buried dozens of houses, and there was also severe flooding. At least 27 citizens were still missing in the city. Other deaths were reported in the central province of Negros Oriental and the southern regions of Davao Oriental and Davao De Oro.…

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What Austrians traditionally eat on Maundy Thursday

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After Christmas, Holy Week is the time with the most widespread traditions for food. Spinach on Maundy Thursday and fish on Good Friday are still found in many households – in some regions more often than in others, according to a survey commissioned by iglo. According to the study, food is essential to almost every second Austrian. In this respect, Christmas is the most traditional time in Austrian households, followed by Easter with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Spinach on Maundy Thursday is a mandatory meal for three out of…

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Covid-19: New side effect of vaccine discovered? WHO is investigating some cases

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Cases of hearing loss and tinnitus found after Covid-19 vaccine injections have prompted WHO to look for a possible link. Can the Covid-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca) cause tinnitus (which can also result from Covid infection) and hearing loss? That’s what the WHO is trying to find out. One document says it is looking into and investigating reports from patients who are said to have developed these symptoms shortly after vaccination. Reports of hearing problemsThe WHO shares its concern in a recent newsletter dealing with pharmaceutical products: The Uppsala Monitoring…

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WHO warns against rapid easing: Pandemic not over

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The World Health Organization (WHO) calls on countries to continue rigorously testing people for the virus after easing Corona protections. “The pandemic is certainly not over,” Kate O’Brien, director of WHO’s Department of Immunization, said Monday in Geneva. New virus variants could continue to develop, she said. Loosenings will lead to new waves of infection, O’Brien said. Still too few vaccinated She said that that is not always immediately clear because many countries now test significantly less. She called on governments to carefully relax protective measures while monitoring how death…

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Austria: Below 10,000 new infections for the first time since the beginning of January

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8,033 new infections. Sixteen deaths were linked to Covid-19. The fourth Corona wave continues to ebb, and for the first time since January 8, there are under 10,000 new infections within 24 hours. From Sunday to Monday, 8,033 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the average of the past seven days of 13,680 conditions. The 7-day incidence is currently 1,075.80. Currently, 179,237 people are actively infected. The past 24 hours also marked the first time since Nov. 1, 2021, that PCR testing was below 100,000 in a…

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Philippines: First tropical storm of the year

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The first tropical storm of the year has hit the Philippines. “Megi” has triggered flooding and landslides and has already forced more than 17,000 people to flee. At least one person was killed. The disaster agency said that the 83-year-old drowned in the waters in Davao de Oro province – nearly 1,000 kilometers south of the capital Manila. “There are reports of more casualties, but we are still waiting for our regional counterparts’ official figures and information,” spokesman Mark Timbal said. The tropical storm, dubbed “Agaton” in the Philippines, made…

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Holy Week weather: sunny and warm.

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Forecast of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG): There will be up to 25 degrees on Wednesday. With a generally high air pressure level, today, Monday, drier and milder air will flow in from the west. Thus, there will be pretty sunny weather nationwide. Only in the eastern half will some denser cloud fields arrive during the day in the still more relaxed northerly flow, but these will dissipate in the afternoon. Overall, it will be slightly windy. Early temperatures are minus four to plus two degrees, during…

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Ninja pass to be discontinued at schools in Austria after Easter

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The Ninjas have stopped their fight against the Coronavirus at schools. According to a decree issued by the Ministry after the Easter vacations, the Ninja Pass will no longer be issued to schoolchildren. The document was also used as an entrance ticket to those areas where 3G proof was required. The reason is the reduction of school tests after Easter. Previously, students had to take a Corona test three times a week to attend school. In return, they received a stamp on their passport each time, in which vaccination could…

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Decision on compulsory use of masks imminent

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Vienna – The Omicron wave continues to flatten out. On Sunday, the fewest new infections since January were reported: 10,635 – albeit with a low number of tests. In hospitals, bed occupancy is declining. Almost 3.8 million people are now considered recovered in Austria. What will happen next? Measures At present, masks are compulsory in all indoor rooms in Austria and 3G in night catering – and stricter rules in Vienna. The national regulation expires on Holy Saturday. The government is currently negotiating whether it will be extended again. The…

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